MRU Media

MRU Media Makers: 02/13/2018

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

The economics of 2026: no wonder people are confused!: http://mru.ca/453b (The Sprawl – Alannah Page, Shelby Dechant, Huyana Cyprien, Stephanie Babych, Students; Jeremy Klaszus, Alum)

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‘Shocked, angered’ but not surprised: Reaction continues after Colten Boushie decision: http://mru.ca/4fe4 (Global News)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/12/2018

MRU in the News

Top picks for getting out Feb. 8-14 including Paul Oakenfold, Batman & Robin, and Johnny Summers: http://mru.ca/ff26 (The YYScene – Bella Concert Hall)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

‘It has to be different’: Reconcilliation, refugees and the 2026 Olympics: http://mru.ca/c3eb (The Sprawl – Antoine Fecteau, Badria Abubaker, Curtis Larson, Olivia Baychu, Students; Jeremy Klaszus, Alum; Jenny Philbrick, Staff)

This Week in Canadian Politics: http://mru.ca/fe4 (CTV News Channel – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

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Scientific anger over college degree in homeopathy: http://mru.ca/9c4 (Radio Canada International)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/09/2018

MRU in the News

United Active Living’s Fish Creek West — a community to last a lifetime: http://mru.ca/4021 (Calgary Herald)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Calgary wanted a Banff Olympics in the ‘60s. Now we’re trying again: http://mru.ca/0251 (The Sprawl – Megan Atkins-Baker, Simran Sachar, Cassandra Woods, Students)

 The impact of water and writing: http://mru.ca/57d (The Reflector – Richard Harrison, Faculty; Jolene Rudisuela, Student)

Snow small jump for outback girl: http://mru.ca/71b (Get Regional – Chloe French, Student)

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Registration opens for new Lethbridge College agriculture program: http://mru.ca/246 (Lethbridge Herald)

‘Pretty precarious situation’: University students campaign for predictable tuition: http://mru.ca/406 (Metro)

 

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MRU Media Makers: 02/08/2018

MRU in the News

Discover a world of opportunity through the Arts at Mount Royal University: http://mru.ca/307 (Asian Correspondent)

What’s in the box? MacEwan University getting mysterious packages from Amazon: http://mru.ca/664 (Metro)

Randy Bachman releasing new album paying homage to George Harrison next month: http://mru.ca/a313 (My Central Nebraska.com)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

TRU hosts fourth annual Privacy and Security Conference: http://mru.ca/45b (The Omega – Michael Barr, Staff)

Bell Let’s Talk needs to be more than just talk: http://mru.ca/f37 (The Concordian – David Taras, Faculty)

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University of Calgary makes peace with Students’ Union on control of Mac Hall: http://mru.ca/2be (CBC News)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/07/2018

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Oil, water and wine: Escalating Alberta-B.C. feud threatens future of Trans Mountain pipeline: http://mru.ca/976 (CBC News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Cenovus layoff procedure ‘demoralizing,’ says former employee: http://mru.ca/9b4 (CBC News – Melanie Peacock, Faculty)

Calgary’s Mike MacKenzie stretches his rock boundaries over blues foundation: http://mru.ca/e03 (Edmonton Journal – Mike MacKenzie, Alum)

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Grande Prairie college expanding its curriculum to meet needs of a changing city: http://mru.ca/a59 (CBC News)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/06/2018

MRU in the News

Unplugged: Three university students find unplugging from technology to be an impossible school assignment: http://mru.ca/f507 (Calgary Journal – Natalie Valleau, Sarah Bramall, Colleen Berner, Saja Said, Students; Susan Harris, Faculty)

Three new members join Community Foundation board: http://mru.ca/29a3 (Lethbridge Herald – Bob Short, Alum)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

After 1,000 games, Edmonton Oilers equipment manager gets day in spotlight: http://mru.ca/c4d (Global News – Jeff Lang, Alum)

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U of C students bring sexual violence campaign to campus for Valentine’s Day: http://mru.ca/c91 (The Gauntlet)

Canadian universities, colleges expand course offerings for careers in marijuana industry: http://mru.ca/a4d (Globe and Mail)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/05/2018

MRU in the News

Students’ associations baffled by Amazon mystery packages: http://mru.ca/8f7 (Calgary Herald – Jon Heath-Smith, Lisa Antichow, SAMRU)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

‘Not all negative:’ Alberta Muslims proudly don hijab while hate crime reports trend down: http://mru.ca/e2d0 (Metro – Huzoor Azizi, Aisha Butler, Students)

Groups speak out against website: http://mru.ca/8ee (CTV News, 1:35 – Rahila Raies, Student)

After guilty plea to illegal hunting, UCP says Fildebrandt won’t be allowed back: http://mru.ca/4973 (660 News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Virtuoso violin player Jacques Forestier: http://mru.ca/c76 (CBC Radio: The Homestretch – Jacques Forestier, Student)

Parole board grants unescorted passes to former Calgary basketball player who murdered his father: http://mru.ca/e97 (Global News – Shawn Trusty, Alum)

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SAIT offers employees ‘voluntary departure’ buyouts to help squeeze budget: http://mru.ca/e5f (CBC News)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/02/2018

MRU in the News

MRU student facing criminal charges against professor will be allowed to complete degree: http://mru.ca/f630 (Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun – Matthew Brown, Student)

Mount Royal student accused of beating professor will be allowed to complete degree: http://mru.ca/4e0e (CBC News – Matthew Brown, Student)

MRU student accused of assault permitted to finish semester off-campus: http://mru.ca/e1a (660 News – Matthew Brown, Student)

Student groups across Alberta confused over strange deliveries from Amazon: http://mru.ca/879 (CTV News)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

George Canyon looking forward to singing new gender-neutral O Canada lyrics: http://mru.ca/3601 (Calgary Herald – Brad Mahon, Faculty)

B.C. bitumen restrictions on Alberta spurs emergency cabinet meeting: http://mru.ca/c6b (Global News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

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U of C students bring sexual violence campaign to campus for Valentine’s Day: http://mru.ca/c91 (The Gauntlet)

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MRU Media Makers: 02/01/2018

MRU in the News

Mount Royal University: Mental Health Support: http://mru.ca/73e5 (CTV News, 29:33)

Dragon’s Den Auditions in Calgary: Feb. 17 & March 10: http://mru.ca/53e2 (CBC News)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Public opinion research standards body to announce details of inquiry into Calgary election poll results: http://mru.ca/17f (Rabble.ca – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Calgary Olympics chorister loved 1988, but is hesitant on 2026 bid: http://mru.ca/d08 (The Sprawl, Calgary Journal – Richie Nguyen, Peter Brand, Students)

 Retired players talk mental health with Chilliwack Chiefs: http://mru.ca/6972 (The Chilliwack Progress – Nathan MacMaster, Alum)

A Million Ways – Ecotourism programs, like Canoes for Peru out of Mount Royal University, build respect for other cultures and sustainability awareness.: http://mru.ca/ade1 (Alternatives Journal – Joe Pavelka, Faculty)

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Amazon, RCMP on the case as unsolicited deliveries of sex toys, other items cause concern on campus: http://mru.ca/902 (CBC News)

Lack Of Diversity In Games Has Same Impact As Racism On Minority Players, University of Saskatchewan Researcher Says: http://mru.ca/44ff (Rolling Stone)

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